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Amazon faces flak for products with Hindu god images

Amazon faces flak for products with Hindu god images

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The products in question are being removed from our store, Amazon said.

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The elephant had died on May 27 after she ate the pineapple stuffed with crackers and forest officials said that it died standing in river Velliyar after it suffered an injury in its lower jaw.

Vaccine production can't be ramped up overnight: Govt

Vaccine production can't be ramped up overnight: Govt

Rediff.com29 May 2021

"The concrete actions are a stern indication that Government of India is making all out efforts to increase vaccine production in the country as well as attracting foreign vaccine manufacturers to supply the required vaccine doses for national Covid vaccination programme," the ministry in a statement.

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

On February 4, Twitter was asked to take down 1,178 accounts with links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters that were spreading misinformation and provocative content related to farmers' protest.

Kejriwal meets PM Modi, discusses Delhi riots

Kejriwal meets PM Modi, discusses Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Delhi Police could have prevented loss of lives in the violence had it remained active and vigilant like the last few days'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Definitely it is being orchestrated.' 'Political parties are indulging in it and trying to gain some points from communities and vote banks they depend upon for their political survival.'

Cow vigilantism unacceptable, onus on states to prevent lynchings: SC

Cow vigilantism unacceptable, onus on states to prevent lynchings: SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

During the hearing, the bench observed that the instances of vigilantism were actually mob violence, which is a crime.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

In a series of tweets, the Home Department of the West Bengal government said the Governor's act of making the letter public was "violative of all established norms, and disrupts sanctity of such communications".

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Anand marked the first of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 3 historic collaborations with Rajesh Khanna, the other two being Bawarchi and Namak Haraam. Anand is without a shred of doubt Rajesh Khanna's career's finest performance. Just how he got the role is story of its own, reveals Subhash K Jha.

Despite army chief's warning, stones pelted, Pak flags raised in Kashmir

Despite army chief's warning, stones pelted, Pak flags raised in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Despite Army Chief Bipin Rawat's stern message, Kashmiri youths on Friday waved Pakistani and Islamic State flags and pelted stones at security forces in old Srinagar city.

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

Priyanka invokes Gorakhnath to target Yogi in his citadel

Priyanka invokes Gorakhnath to target Yogi in his citadel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

"You take any section of society be it Dalits, weavers or Brahmins, everybody has been exploited. The administration of Yogi Adityanath ji is working completely against the 'vichaar' (thoughts) of Guru Gorakhnath," she said at a rally, taking a swipe at the BJP leader who is also the head of the prominent Mutt in Gorakhpur named after Saint Gorakhnath.

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Twitter removes map showing J-K, Ladakh outside India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

#TwitterBan was trending on Twitter with almost 17,000 tweets.

Twitter loses 'safe harbour' shield in India over non-compliance to IT rules

Twitter loses 'safe harbour' shield in India over non-compliance to IT rules

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Sources further said that Twitter is the only social media platform among the mainstream that has not adhered to the new laws.

RBI appoints external firm to audit HDFC Bank's IT infra

RBI appoints external firm to audit HDFC Bank's IT infra

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

HDFC Bank on Tuesday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed an external IT firm for carrying out a special audit of its IT infrastructure in the aftermath of repeated service outages at the country's largest private sector lender over the past two years. "RBI has appointed an external professional IT firm for carrying out a special audit of the entire IT infrastructure of the bank under Section 30 (1-B) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949..., at the cost of the Bank under Section 30 (1-C) of the Act.

Palghar mob lynching: Maharashtra govt orders high-level probe

Palghar mob lynching: Maharashtra govt orders high-level probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The Palgarh Police arrested 110 people including nine juveniles, in connection with the lynching of three persons by the villagers, suspecting them as thieves

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The chief minister said the campaign, whose start coincided with the commencement of the Navrati festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a tribute to the woman who died after being allegedly raped by two men in Balrampur and asserted that his government has 'zero tolerance' towards crime against women and girls.

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Furfura Sharif cleric floats new political outfit in Bengal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The pirzada said that the newly launched outfit might contest state elections from all 294 assembly seats.

EC bans rallies, public meetings in WB from 7 pm-10 am

EC bans rallies, public meetings in WB from 7 pm-10 am

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The EC also extended the silence period from 48 hours to 72 hours in each of the remaining three of the eight phases of the West Bengal polls to be held on April 22, 26 and 29.

Viral Acharya new RBI deputy governor

Viral Acharya new RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The 42-year-old Acharya's appointment for a three-year tenure was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Monday barred West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours for her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Terrorism decreased, corruption and dynastic politics ended and an era of peace, development, prosperity started on August 5, 2019, said Shah as he reached out to the youths in the Valley urging them to stand up to disruptive elements and become ambassadors of peace.

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman Khan SO ANGRY?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is Salman Khan SO ANGRY?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Salman takes up for Rakhi Sawant!

Team India's 'character' applauded after historic win at MCG

Team India's 'character' applauded after historic win at MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'Rahane led the side brilliantly, bowlers were relentless but the biggest positive is the performance of two debutants. Both of them were confident and not overawed by the big occasion. Strength of Indian cricket is their strong bench strength'

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Will the Modi-Shah combine replace Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM?

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Gopichand recommends Prannoy for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

It has emerged now that Prannoy's name was recommended by Gopichand on June 3 in his capacity as a Khel Ratna Award recipient.

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

China, which considers the estranged island of Taiwan as part of its mainland, vociferously objects to any high-level foreign dignitaries meeting Taiwanese leaders.

UP clashes: Akhilesh promises strict action

UP clashes: Akhilesh promises strict action

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

A day after violent protests rocked the state capital and some other parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday promised "stern action" against those harming communal amity of the state.

'Why is NTR Jr SILENT?!'

'Why is NTR Jr SILENT?!'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'NTR Jr should openly disown these so-called fans who are threatening to rape me.' 'His silence says more about him than the abuse of his fanatical fans.'

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The SC asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Periyar statue found smeared with saffron colour

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The workers, who cleaned the statue, demanded the arrest of the culprits and warned that they would intensify their agitation if such incidents recurred, police said.

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Vodafone Idea hikes tariff as it struggles to pay dues

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The latest move, even if it is symbolic, is the first rate hike after the one announced end of 2019.

Punjab, Haryana CMs spar over farmers' protest

Punjab, Haryana CMs spar over farmers' protest

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

While Singh slammed Khattar for stopping farmers from moving towards the national capital, terming it as 'totally undemocratic and unconstitutional', the latter told the Punjab chief minister to stop 'inciting innocent farmers'.

Tibetan leader visits White House for first time in 60 yrs

Tibetan leader visits White House for first time in 60 yrs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Dr Lobsang Sangay entered the United States White House on Friday -- a historic feat. This is the first time in the last six decades the head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has been invited into the White House, the CTA said in a statement.

NCP vows complete loan waiver in manifesto

NCP vows complete loan waiver in manifesto

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Releasing the manifesto at the party office, NCP general secretary and chief spokesperson D P Tripathi said the party's endeavour will be to bring radicalised youth of Kashmir Valley into the mainstream and take stern action against those involved in 'brainwashing' them.

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air strikes. This tells us that India is changing and can take the most difficult decisions and isn't reluctant to implement them," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation.

Srikanth recommended for Khel Ratna after apology

Srikanth recommended for Khel Ratna after apology

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Friday recommended Kidambi Srikanth for the Khel Ratna award after the top Indian shuttler apologised for pulling out of a tournament midway and show-caused his teammate H S Prannoy for slamming the federation after not being nominated for the Arjuna honour.